# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ice Cream Social - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Historic Ephrata Cloister will open its grounds to the community on Sunday, August 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. for its Annual Ice Cream Social. ? Visit where Ephrata began during this family-friendly summer celebration, featuring activities and happenings perfect for all ages! This fund-raising event, a project of the Ephrata Cloister Associates in partnership with the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission, will feature ice cream provided by The New Cloister Restaurant and brownie sundaes! Get your ice cream scooped from our Celebrity Dippers! The acoustic duo, the Groove Slingers, will perform from 1:00 to 4:00 in the new amphitheater. This community event is sponsored by Blue Ridge. The event features kid-friendly activities, such as nature crafts and games, under the tent in the meadow. Prizes will be awarded for the first 50 children who complete the Nature Scavenger Hunt. They can make their own wooden necklaces and explore the nature trail along the Cocalico Creek. The trail will take the explorers up the hill to the Witness Tree, a huge sycamore that has stood for over 250 years at the site of the 1777 Revolutionary War hospital. Families can learn more about the Historic Landscape Restoration Initiative that will transform the Cloister property into a natural habitat for local wildlife, flowers, and plants, and see the work that has already started. Local non-profits will showcase their efforts to give back to the community in the large tent by the Visitor Center. The early village of Ephrata was known for its charity 300 years ago, an outreach that still continues to this day. Learn more about charity in Ephrata today and visit with local non-profits to see how they carry on the tradition of kindness and generosity, community building, and literacy today. Visitors are encouraged to stroll the grounds of the Cloister. Guides will be stationed in the buildings to greet visitors and interpret the history of the 18th century structures. There will also be live entertainment, nature hikes, crafts, and more! Admission at the door: $10/person, Ephrata Cloister Associate Members $5/person, children ages 6 – 10 are $5, and children 5 and under are admitted free. Proceeds from the day will support educational programming at Historic Ephrata Cloister, including the Student Historians and Community Days for local elementary students. The event will be held rain or shine. The Museum Store, featuring candles, cards, books of historical interest, and the work of local craftspeople, will be open for browsing and purchases at special discounts. Please visit our website at www.ephratacloister.org for updates and information, or call the Visitor Center at 717-733-6600. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ephrata/ice-cream-social/200030357797143 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, trips-adventures, charities, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 170 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Ephrata - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: 632 W Main St, Ephrata, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17522 - **lat**: 40.1839 - **long**: -76.18754 - **full address**: 632 W Main St, Ephrata, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17522 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ice Cream Social - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/35cef206ed8eac16a44959c041089e43228be2be2fa47e4d761c66f9bdbab718-rimg-w680-h850-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786031181 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ice Cream Social being held? - **A:** Ice Cream Social takes place on Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 632 W Main St, Ephrata, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17522. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ice Cream Social? - **A:** Ice Cream Social is organized by Historic Ephrata Cloister. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ice Cream Social is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ephrata, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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